Hope After Child Loss/The Empty Chair Endeavor
An outreach of The Empty Chair Endeavor designed to support and equip survivors of child loss in rediscovering life, hope, and joy after unspeakable tragedy. Additionally, our mission involves educating the public about the life altering impact the death of a child has upon survivors, both parents and siblings, and equipping them to better support and minister to them. Join us as guests share their stories of heartbreaking loss and how God has shown up on their journeys to restore hope, meaning and purpose. The host, Greg Buffkin, lives with his wife Cathy in South Carolina. Because Cathy and Greg lost their beautiful son Ryan to suicide in 2015, they understand the trauma and pain of losing a child. On a journey that began 9 years ago out of unspeakable trauma and brokenness, GOD has brought them through to a place of restoration, hope and joy with a passion to help other grieving families on their journeys.
DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and beliefs expressed by our guests are not necessarily shared by this podcast or its host. We believe there is only one GOD: the Father, His son Jesus Christ, and His Holy Spirit (the Trinity). We also believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired, inerrant, eternal word of GOD which is our source of all truth.
Hope After Child Loss/The Empty Chair Endeavor
Latest Episodes
Multiple Losses, Unspeakable grief, and Resilient Hope with Betty Ringeisen
Feeling Isolated and Disconnected with Martha McGeehon, Everly’s Mom
Processing and Navigating Grief as a Dad with Richard Wons, Trinity’s Dad
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Discovering Hope after Brokenness with Rachael Chumney, Jamie’s Mom
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A Mom’s Grief Journey with Heather West, Adalyn and Maelyn’s Mom
Fan Mail
Greg, as a survivor of childhood abuse from a step grandfather.. I would love to share my perspective either way you one day.. it was very bothersome to me when your guest said 'forgive Ryan for not telling you' Children don't tell. Even as adults we feel shame. I almost died from my shame. It is a subconscious that takes over. I would love to share more. But that's very triggering to hear her say 'forgive him' for not telling you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 by the grace of God I'm alive, I almost died before I could admit my abuse to my parents or even myself.
Abilene, Texas
